Lead Automation – Power Systems - Energy - Chennai

Ramboll; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll Chennai invites a Lead Automation Engineer to support high‑voltage design and detailed engineering of transmission, distribution, and substations. You will contribute as a SCADA/ICS/DCS and network specialist with focus on substations and TSOs interfaces across international projects.

You will be part of a professional team delivering concept, design, procurement, and commissioning with cyber security considerations and a strong emphasis on collaborative engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of substation automation and network architecture.
• Experience with cyber security in SCADA and networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop initial concepts for SCADA and network solutions.
• Design SCADA systems used for tenders.
• Design network solutions and integration with other systems.
• Advise on cyber security measures in SCADA and network design.
• Interface management.
• Supervision and commissioning.

Skills

SCADA system design

Substation automation

Network architecture

Cyber security in SCADA

Power systems knowledge

Tools

SCADA systems

Network design tools

Job description

Company Description

Great responsibility and professional sparring

In Ramboll you will perform versatile and exciting tasks for large international companies. You will work independently and have your

Company Description

Great responsibility and professional sparring

In Ramboll you will perform versatile and exciting tasks for large international companies. You will work independently and have your own areas of responsibility. At the same time, you will become part of a highly professional environment with talented and committed colleagues, where sparring is paramount.

Ramboll is a knowledge-based company where you, with your strong technical skills, contribute with valuable solutions while providing targeted sparring and establishing close professional relationships with colleagues and clients.

Your professional skills and wishes for personal development will be part of the organization of the tasks. In this way, you are helping to shape the way for an interesting and challenging work life.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

Are you passionate about concept, FEED & detailed engineering / EPIC and do you want to be part of a large international consulting firm that is constantly developing where you will help organize your own tasks? Ramboll is looking for a technically ambitious and skilled Automation / SCADAfor our Chennai location.

Do you have experience designing and implementing SCADA-systems and network solutions? Do you want to help shape the future of the utility sector with innovative and secure solutions?

If this sounds like you, then this position might be the right opportunity. Join our team, where we work to create a sustainable future through advanced technological solutions.

Job Description

Key responsibilities, tasks & important relations

To add one Lead Automation Engineer in Power Systems to support High voltage design and detailed engineering of transmission, distribution and offshore / onshore substation engineering activities for Energy Systems group of Ramboll Energy division, Chennai

As our new SCADA/ICS/DCS and network specialist, you will participate in a wide range of complex national and international projects with a strong focus on substations and TSO interfaces. You will contribute your expertise in SCADA system design, substation automation, network architecture, and cyber security across projects related to FACTS, HVDC, hydrogen infrastructure, and data centers. The scope of work spans from early concept development and interface definition with TSOs through specification, detailed design, procurement, implementation, and commissioning. Projects are delivered in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a highly professional and continuously developing environment alongside experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Development of initial concepts, including concept overview, hardware selection, protocol selection, cost estimates, and tender materials for SCADA and network solutions
• Design of SCADA systems used for tenders
• Design of network solutions and integration with other systems
• Implementation and advisory on cyber security measures in SCADA and network design
• Interface management
• Conducting supervision and commissioning